Kid Reporter Update: Avengers: Endgame, bird migration, and more!

Kid Reporter Update: Avengers: Endgame, bird migration, and more!

This month, Kid Reporters in the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps checked in from across the country and around the world to share the news stories that were most important to kids in their communities.

These young journalists interviewed best-selling author Holly Black, podcast host Guy Raz, and pianist Inon Barnaton; and took a closer look at the migration patterns of North American birds in addition to a documentary on the illegal shark fin industry.

Check out their stories below.

The Scholastic News Kids Press Corps is still accepting Kid Reporter applications for the 2019–2020 school year! Students ages 10–14 with a passion for telling great stories and discussing the issues that matter most to kids are encouraged to apply. All applications must be received by May 31, 2019.

A Musical Night to RememberKid Reporter Anya Kabra interviewed classical pianist Inon Barnatan about his passion for music and his practice habits.

Raising One's Voice for CharityKid Reporter Hana Meher Sadik attended an annual concert in Portland, Oregon, which raises money for eye care for tens of thousands of children in India.

Finding the “Wow” in the WorldKid Reporter Lillian Jochmann spoke with journalist and podcast co-host Guy Raz about “Wow in the World,” NPR’s first podcast for kids.

Holly Black’s Big ImaginationKid Reporter Teresa Fang spoke with Holly Black, best-selling author of The Spiderwick Chronicles about her career writing fantasy novels for young adults and the inspiration behind her work.

Here Come the BirdsEach winter, North American birds fly south in a process called migration. A stopover site in North Carolina houses the most birds per year, writes Kid Reporter Teresa Fang.

Sharkwater ExtinctionKid Reporter Nikita Mohile takes a look at a new documentary that exposes the threat posed to sharks by the illegal shark fin industry.

Rise Against HungerKid Reporter Andrew Raymundo learns about a global nonprofit that enlists volunteers to pack nutritious meals for people in need.

Extreme Weather Hits HomeKid Reporter Victoria Feng spoke with two experts about how climate change is behind the rise and severity of extreme weather events.

Avengers: Endgame OpensKid Reporter Alula Alderson attended the press conference for Avengers: Endgame, the epic conclusion to the Marvel Cinematic Universe that has enough thrills and plot twists to satisfy the most die-hard fans.

Preventing Shallow Water BlackoutHave you ever held your breath underwater? Doing so can be deadly, even for elite swimmers. Kid Reporter offers safety tips that could save a life.